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On Feb. 26, Irvine Mayor Don Wagner delivered his third State of the City address to an enthusiastic gathering at City Hall. The mayor joked that, unlike the Oscars, this evening was going to have a host: him. In the speech, the mayor highlighted the city’s many successes over the last year, including maintaining excellence in public safety, education, quality of life, and economic vitality, as well as the challenges the community faces ... ​[MORE]

“Having outrageous expectations is powerful,” said IUSD Superintendent Terry Walker while delivering his second annual State of the District speech in recent weeks. Big wins by academic teams from Woodbridge and University high schools prove his point. ...​[ MORE ]

Irvine is a large city, third largest by population in Orange County and the largest by area—66.4 square miles. Locals know that just because a restaurant opens in Irvine doesn’t mean it’s convenient for all of us to try, and especially frequent. ​...[ MORE ]

The company that generated the biggest buzz at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show doesn’t even have a vehicle to sell… yet. But come 2020, Rivian’s first two all-electric production vehicles may well disrupt the U.S. truck and SUV markets... [More ] ​

This publication endorsed Mayor Don Wagner in both of his campaigns, first to become mayor in 2016 and then to continue on with his good work in the election last November. We believe he is a welcome force for progress and prosperity in the city. We have admired the way his professionalism, sense of humor, and no-nonsense sense of decorum and collegiality have served this city.